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BD03 ZLY

2003 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,481 mi
Last recorded57,481 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ZLY
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,481 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDER PASS (0.1 (b))

GENERAL EXHAUST CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER ARCH CORRODED

OFFSIDE SILL CORRODED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,481 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2020 57,481 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,433 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,944 miles

Nearside Front shockabsorber damp

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 56,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front shockabsorber damp

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 56,879 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,826 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 56,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,240 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread (border pass).

n/s front tyre tread low.

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,054 miles

drivers door handle sticks out.

front brake discs corroded.

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 56,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

drivers door handle sticks out.

front brake discs corroded.

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,887 miles

bolt missing from gearbox and exhaust bracket.

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear brake pads worn.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 55,887 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bolt missing from gearbox and exhaust bracket.

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 23 May 2011 54,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 48,016 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear sidewall deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2009 42,201 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2008 37,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 32,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,108 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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BD03 ZLY is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 ZLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD03 ZLY is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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